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Rev. Jesse Perez Pastor [email protected]

Merle Runck Deacon (719)-276-2527 [email protected]

Parish Office: 1016 Mystic Avenue Cañon City, CO 81212-3042 Office: (719)-275-7549

Parish Summer Office Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Parish Staff:

Stephanie Nolan Pastor’s Secretary/Receptionist [email protected]

Bill Rutherford Bookkeeper [email protected]

Nicole Worley 3rd Sunday Formation [email protected]

Mike Nolan & Laurie Mendon Music [email protected] of Easter

Manny Sosa Maintenance [email protected]

Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturdays: 4:30 p.m. Sundays: 9:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays beginning at 3:00 p.m. June 23-24, 2018 St. Michael Catholic Church Mission Statement: Website: We, the parish family of St. Michael Catholic Church, following in the footsteps of the Lord, are a Eucharistic www.stmikescanoncity.org community of faith. Nourished by the Sacraments and the Word, we strive to reflect Christ’s light to the world through worship, education and service.

St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cañon City, Colorado

Adoration of the Eucharist: Emergency Prayer Chain: (719)-275-5970 or (719)-269-7316 Eucharistic Adoration occurs in the Main Church every Wednesday at 12 p.m. going through the PRAYER GROUP Meets Wednesday mornings in the school meeting room. night, with Benediction following the 8:00 a.m. 8:45—9:45 a.m. Scripture Study Thursday Mass. You may sign up in the 9:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting All are welcome. Gathering Space to commit to regularly spend an hour in the presence of our Lord. SEWING & CRAFTING CLUB Contact Jeff Worley for more info: 269-1278. 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month @ 10 a.m. in the school meeting room. (September thru May)

PARISH SUPPORT June 18th, 2018 R In one week on June 30 July 1, we will take General Offertory ~ $4,310.00 the Peter’s Pence Collecon, which Votive ~ $150.98 provides Pope Francis with the funds he Coffee & Donuts ~ $41.45 needs to carry out his charitable works Alms Fund ~ $130.00 around the world. The proceeds beneﬁt Church in Africa ~ $140.00 our brothers and sisters on the margins of Flowers ~ $20.00 society, including vicms of war, Spaghetti Dinner ~ $2,025.00 oppression, and disasters. Please be Raffle Basket Sales ~ $196.00 generous. For more informaon, visit St. Anthony Chapel ~ $50.00 www.usccb.org/petersRpence. Special Improvements ~ $110.00

!!! THANK YOU for your generosity !!! WHY DO WE DO THAT? Catholic Tradions Explained

Parish Office Summer Hours 8:30 a.m. N 12:30 p.m. Q. Question June 24 celebrates the feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. How was that date chosen and why? Our DMF A. Answer (Diocesan Ministry Fund) The date set for John the Baptist’s birth only came into existence once responsibility continues….. the date to celebrate Jesus’ birth was set. Evidence shows that by the middle of the fourth century Christians were celebrating the birth of Jesus around St. Michael DMF Assessment: $63, 976.00 December 25. No one at that time knew when Jesus was born, but the date Total Amount Pledged: $54,721.57 seemed to be selected to counter the Roman festival to the sun god. Total Pledges Paid: $34,310.57 Once December 25 had been selected for the birth of Jesus, a number of other dates could be set, using the biblical evidence at hand. When the angel Pledge Balance still owed: $20,411.00 appeared to Mary and she conceived, her cousin, Elizabeth, the mother of Parishioners/Families in St. Michael Parish - 509 John the Baptist, was in her sixth month. If Jesus was born on December 25, Number of pledges - 140 then he had to be conceived nine months before, on March 25. If Elizabeth Pledges completely paid - 96 was then in her sixth month, then John the Baptist was due three months later Percentage of participating Parishioners 19% on June 25. They why June 24? A rather convincing reason stems from John’s If you have not yet given or considered a pledge, please prayerfully consider witness in John’s Gospel. There John the Baptist says that Jesus must how you might support your fellow parishioners in this fund drive. increase and he, John, must decrease. The other Gospels also have John No gift is too small… none is too large! point to Jesus and not himself as the chosen one of God. In making John’s There are pledge envelopes available on the big square table in the Gathering Space. birth a day less than Jesus’ full nine months, the Christian community communicated this Gospel reality in its liturgical calendar. Thus the Christian community continued to highlight John’s mission and ministry. Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center Maybe we could strive toward that same mission in our own lives. in Pueblo will display a collection of Bishop Tafoya's "santos" in an exhibit that runs throughSeptember 23. The display can be TIME IS RUNNING OUT Get your picture taken found in the second floor foyer. for the New Parish Directory! Bishop Emeritus Arthur Tafoya was not only an avid collector of Santos, Thank you for the great support of this photography event. For the images of saints created in New Mexico and southern Colorado, but those parishioners who have been waiting patiently to be after his retirement became a student and artist himself. photographed for the directory, we have good news! In 2011, the Bishop gifted the majority of his impressive collection to the The photographers will be returning on Arts Center to compliment and augment our Ruth Gast Collection of June 26 & 27 from 1:00 p.m.8:10 p.m. Santos. His donation more than tripled the Arts Center’s Santos Sign up for an appointment before and after Masses in the collection. The Bishop’s donation includes excellent examples of both historic and contemporary bultos, retablos, crucifixes, and nativities. Gathering Space or call the Parish Office at 275 7549 to be included and have a specific appointment time set up for you. When the Bishop retired, he began working with noted Santeros, including Maria Romero Cash to learn to create these unique artworks. Remember you will receive a free 8x10 photograph and He became a Santero. This exhibit highlights his generous donation to the free Picture Directory for participating. Arts Center and features some of his own creations. 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. This is your final opportunity to make your photography Pueblo, CO 81003 session appointment now!

rd th The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist June 23 – 24 , 2018

Weekly Calendar & Mass Intentions: Liturgical Ministers’ Schedule June 25th — July 1st, 2018 Daily Mass & Communion in St. Anthony’s Chapel Saturday Sunday Liturgical th June 30, 2018 July 1, 2018 Mon. 25 8:00 a.m. Communion Service Ministers 7:009:00 p.m. Grupo Esperanza Holy Rosary, 4:30 p.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass Prayers and Reading of the Word in School Meeting Room Ryan Surber Megan McConnon th Tue. 26 8:00 a.m. Mass Janine Valdez Paula Schilf Altar Della & Earl Bashford Servers By: Richard & Helen DiRito 8:30 a.m. Church Cleaning th Lectors 1) Patrick King 1) Bonnie Kahnke Wed. 27 8:00 a.m. Mass Kathy Arbogast 2) Brenda King 2) Jean Blanchette By: Mr. & Mrs. Irv Lange 8:45 a.m. Scripture Study 9:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting 12:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration through the night Sacristan Mark Chiaro Mary Manchester Thu. 28th 8:00 a.m. Mass Dorothy Hannah Jesse Baumchen Elizabeth Cornella By: Mary Ann Madone & Family Jan Carson Jacob Cornella Fri. 29th 8:00 a.m. Mass Hospitality Kiyana Edmonds Ryan Cornella Dorothy Hannah Joe Kahnke Tanner Cornella By: Alice & Ed Skerjanec Lorraine Kennec Mary Ann Garcia Sat. 30th 3:00 p.m. Confessions Hilda Prieto 4:30 p.m. Mass Jeannie Rector Felix Brin By: Paul & Edith Masar HM Coord - Sandi Miller HM Coord - Delia Melva Hammer Middlemiss By: Bob & Jeannie Rector John & Reva Wheeler By: Bob & Jeannie Rector This Sunday, June 24 The Anniversary of Bob & Jeannie Rector is our monthly Spanish Mass Sun. 1st 9:00 a.m. Mass Joanna Chamberlain at 11:00 a.m. By: Deborah Hemli For All Parishioners Todos son bienvenidos! (All Are Welcome!) PRAYER CORNER Patti Bullock Scott Blair Diana Brin Felix Brin Shirley Clarke Jane Cole Ronnie & Betty Cooper Tanner Cruzen & the Cruzen Family th Bill Day & Family Louisa DeAlejandro Readings for the Week of June 24 Herb, Irene & Jackie Dierks Kathy Elliott Maggie Engle Virginia Enslow Sunday: Susan G. Betty Hancock Is 49:16/Ps 139:13, 1314, 1415 [14a]/Acts 13:2226/ Kathy Hostetler Nova & Mike Hudson Lk 1:5766, 80 Michael Kahnke Ted Kennedy Monday: Elaine Kinzer Elaine & Marvin Kinzer 2 Kgs 17:58, 1315a, 18/Ps 60:3, 45, 1213 [7b]/Mt 7:15 Theresa Krasovec Deb Krause & Family Tuesday: Margaret Linscott Sarah Madison 2 Kgs 19:9b11, 1421, 3135a, 36/Ps 48:23ab, 3cd4, 1011 The Maes Family Steven Mariorenzi [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 1214 Orlinda Marquez Jerry & Peggy Marquez Wednesday: Steve Marquez Dave C. McConnon 2 Kgs 22:813; 23:13/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/ Marty McFadden Laurie Mendon Mt 7:1520 Nick Mohs David & Rich Moore Thursday: Rose Mortillaro Ferd Mueller & His Family Nikita Olona Robert Olona 2 Kgs 24:8 17/Ps 79:1b 2, 3 5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21 29 Friday: Rita Parsons The Pierce Family Karen DiMarino Rinaldi Pete Ronco Acts 12:1 11/Ps 34:2 3, 4 5, 6 7, 8 9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6 8, 17 18/ Baby Leo Samolis Eufemia delos Santos Mt 16:13 19 Scalpone Family Stan Silengo & Family Saturday: Ken & Theresa Snitker Robert Sovak Lam 2:2, 1014, 1819/Ps 74:1b2, 35, 67, 2021 [19b]/ Rick Taylor Piper Waneka Mt 8:517 Joan Whiting Ted & Brinda Williams Next Sunday: Nicole Worley Wis 1:1315; 2:2324/Ps 30:2, 4, 56, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/

The Prayer Corner Signin Sheet is located in the Gathering Space. 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 1315/Mk 5:2143 or 5:2124, 35b43 Please print legibly, thank you!

PASTOR’S PAGE FORMATION Forming individuals, the parish, and community Reverend Jesse L. Perez to fully live as authentic disciples of Jesus Christ, and fruitful members of His Church. Congratulaons to Father Jesse on the 44th Anniversary ! Youth Night ! of your Ordinaon this past Friday, June 22, 1974 We will be taking a short Summer break. Father Jesse was ordained in Salida, CO No Youth Night in June. at his home parish of St. Joseph by Bishop Buswell. Check our youth Facebook page for Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gi of our July dates with food, friends, fellowship priest, Father Perez. Through him, we experience your & FUN !!! presence in the sacraments. Help our priest to be strong in his vocaon. Set his soul on ﬁre with love for your people. Please note our 2018 Grant him the wisdom, understanding, and strength he Vacation Bible School date needs to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire him with THIS COMING WEEK the vision of your Kingdom. Give him the words he needs to June 25th June 29th. spread the Gospel. Allow him to experience joy in his “Galilee By The Sea” ministry. Help him to become an instrument of your divine grace. Calling children from all faiths!!! KickOff We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our THIS SUNDAY, June 24 from 10:3011:00 a.m. Eternal Priest. Parents and kids will get to preview of how to become a part of history as they see where we will meet each day, make the name tag they will Due to the complexity of Father Jesse’s schedule this wear for the week and get a tour of our Galilean village. weekend plus the addional Spanish Mass on Sunday at MondayFriday, June 2529 from 9:00 a.m.noon 11:00 a.m., there will not a recepon a er Masses in honor Kids entering 1st thru 6th grade will continue the fun Monday through of the 44th anniversary of his ordinaon. (The staﬀ will be Friday as they explore authentic marketplace shops, visit the village hosng a dinner for him this Sunday.) Your prayers and Synagogue, take part in games, dance to lively Bible songs, and sample tasty tidbits as they discover more about where Jesus began his cards are certainly welcome and appreciated. ministry. Family Picnic Friday, June 29 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. An Update on our SEMINARIAN FUND…… Parents and kids will share a lunch with the leaders and volunteers Thank you to everyone who has donated to the St. while the kids get to show off their crafts and songs. Michael Seminarian Fund. It has been a great !!! Volunteers Needed!!! success so far. It has helped with the support for Middle & High School students + adults are needed to help Nadin Williams Ospino with his service at St. make VBS run smoothly. We can’t do it without you! Michael throughout the past year, helping him Registration & Volunteer sign up forms are available at the with extra ordinary expenses during his academic VBS table in the Gathering Space. school year. We just found out that Williams will For more information call or email be able to help us out on weekends while he is in Edie Knellinger at 7194310734 /[email protected] school this summer in Denver. Plus, he has just received permission from the Bishop to return Live The Liturgy home to Columbia to visit his family in Au- Inspiration for the Week gust, provided he can raise the travel funds necessary. However, our seminarian fund is As we celebrate today’s feast, we are reminded that God creates and fashions each one of us with intent and purpose. We are not depleted and we are soliciting donations. Please random accidents. We are special creations and wonderfully donate to our seminarian fund. Donations can made. Each of us brings a unique twist to the one shot at also be given through our online giving program. life that we are given. As people of faith and children of God, we are asked to use our St. Michael Parishioner Database UPDATES !!! specialness to announce God’s kingdom. Each of us reveals a If you have not completed a Parishioner Registration UPDATE unique part of God’s face. Each day presents opportunities to form for our database, these YELLOW forms are on the communicate our faith to others and to reveal God’s mercy. We have the means to point the way to Christ. How can we show Gathering Space tables and may be returned in the collection basket or to the Parish Office at your convenience! Jesus to others today? There are many children in our parish who have been baptized but have not received the sacraments of 1st Communion and / or Confirmation. If you know any of these youth, please get their names and contact information in to Nicole Worley, our Formation Director at 275-7549 soon during the next couple of months. Once we have their information, we will follow up with an invitation to our programs for them and their parents.